Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving remains a guiding presence for young players across the league, including those no longer on his team. Texas Legends guard Jazian Gortman credited Irving’s mentorship as a key influence in his development as he works on his game in the G League.
On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards in Texas. Before the game, the Mavs announced that they hade made several roster moves.
Even in situations when the odds weigh heavily against you, there are opportunities for growth. The Mavericks had one of those moments in the 118-95 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night, which they played without Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the first time this season both have missed the same game.
How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?
After waiving AJ Lawson, Emmanuel Miller, and Jamarion Sharp, the Mavericks had room to sign young guard Jazian Gortman to a two-way contract. A former five-star prospect who was ranked no.
He was Dallas’ third highest scorer during preseason. Jazian Gortman’s hard work and spirited play in Summer League, training camp, and during the preseason paid off.
Since he’s been on this roller-coaster of a journey for quite some time — trying to earn a spot on an NBA roster — naturally Jazian Gortman was telephoning one family member after another when the Dallas Mavericks inked him to a two-way contract on Friday, right?
The Dallas Mavericks made a flurry of moves on Friday, starting by waiving A.J. Lawson, Jamarion Sharp, and Emanuel Miller. Lawson's waiving opened a two-way contract spot which the Mavericks moved quickly to fill.
With the 2024-25 regular season just days away, Dallas Mavericks fans are eager to see the team in action next Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. In roster news, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports that the Mavs have filled their final two-way spot by signing Jazian Gortman.
Less than a week away from the start of the 2024-25 season, the Dallas Mavericks are putting the finishing touches on their roster after a revealing preseason.
Dallas Mavericks Point Guard Jazian Gortman left high school for the pros. Gortman, 21, hails from Columbia, South Carolina, and attended W.J. Keenan in Columbia, S.C., averaging 23.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per game.
LOS ANGELES — Jazian Gortman definitely took a fortuitous route to the NBA. Not only did Gortman forego going to college before he found himself in an NBA uniform.
Gortman finished with 20 points. There’s not a lot to glean from the NBA preseason as a whole. However, it is a proving ground for players on the cusp of a roster spot.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies in their preseason opener 121-116. The Mavs played without a number of their stars but still managed to compete at a respectable level.
LAS VEGAS – Because of an injury to Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams, backup playmaker Jazian Gortman got to start in this past Wednesday’s NBA 2K25 Summer League game against the Miami Heat.
The Mavericks have signed free agent Jazian Gortman to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, a league source tells Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). The move is official, per RealGM’s log of NBA transactions.